Protein Cookie Dough Bites

#vegan #glutenfree #protein #snacks #dessert #plantbased

Christmas is nearly a week a way and with all the holiday sweets and treats it can be hard to find balance when it comes to food. These Protein Cookie Dough Bites are plant-based, protein packed, fiber-rich, and heart-friendly...Did I mention they are Santa approved ;)?

Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cashew butter

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Dry Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unflavored or vanilla plant based protein powder

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 1/2 cup almond flour

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a large bowl add all wet ingredients until well combined

2. Gradually add protein powder, chia seeds, and almond flour

3. Once everything is mixed into a "dough" consisntency, fold in the chocolate chips

4. Roll out into ~ 1 tablespoon balls

5. Savor, and enjoy

6. Store in the fridge for about a week or freeze up to 3 months.

Happiest of Holidays!

~ Mariana